The news of the death of legendary tabla maestro Ustaad Zakir Hussain has left the entire country in shock and sorrow. The iconic musician, renowned for his unparalleled mastery of the tabla, passed away at the age of 73 due to complications related to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Trigger: This article contains mention of the death. Zakir Hussain had been one of the greatest living legends, celebrated across the country. His demise at the age of 73 left an impenetrable void in the hearts of many,

Zakir Hussain composed background score for Nandita Das' directorial Manto featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the titular role. Sharing a bunch of pictures with the legend, Nandita Das wrote, "Shocked and deeply saddened.